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It's once again the time of the month to announce June's DB challenge – DANISH BRAID!! How cool!
I was ecstatic when June's challenge was announced. I've been wanting to make bread for months but once again with procrastination as my middle name, I never got around to doing it. This month's challenge was once again a first time for me hence the excitement and anticipation. Sadly for me, the wedding took a toll on me and I fell sick. After I recovered, I was busy and then guess what?! I fell sick AGAIN!! As I'm typing this, I'm currently voiceless as I've lost the ability to use my voice box temporarily! With everything that's happened, I was tempted to write in and tell Lis and Yvonne (the co-founders of DB) that I'll miss out on June's challenge. Call it a fighting spirit or even pride, I decided I'll still make it even though dateline's today! With my fingers crossed, I've made it – just in the nick of time!
This month's challenge was hosted by Kelly of Sass & Veracity, and Ben of What's Cookin'?. A very interesting choice and definitely a challenge for me. Thankfully, they provided us with some videos to watch so we could pick up some tips. Seeing I don't have a big oven (mine's a turbo oven so it's really small), I had to work a way around making those braids. After watching the videos, I couldn't help but was excited with the prospect of using some of my dough to make other Danish pastries. I remembered Ryan had bought a bread book for me so off I went in search of it for inspiration.
I kept thinking of what sorta filling was I gonna use. We are currently in winter so fresh berries cost too much and is out of the question. I wasn't too keen on apple (which was what they had recommended in the recipe) as I wanted something I've never tried before. Hhmm…I've got some leftover red bean paste in the fridge…that would do…what else? Pears…I've always wanted to do something with pears. Ooohhh…and mascarpone..I've got some of those in the fridge too! And raspberries in the freezer…how could I forget? In the end, this was what I did: some red bean pastries, some raspberry and mascarpone ones and mascarpone with pear slices.
Given the size of my oven, I divided my dough into 3 portions. With one of them, I split it into 2 and filled them up individually with raspberry mascarpone and raspberry puree, and mascarpone with pear slices. Voila! 2 braids!
With another portion, I filled it up with red bean paste and made funky red bean slit roll! It looked really cool in the book so I decided I shall attempt it. And here goes…
With the last portion, I made some cute looking Danish pastries I've been wanting to make for so long! Café Toulouse in Hobart has these really nice pear Danish pastries which I used to buy frequently when I was working in the city. I've always wanted to make my own so that's what I did! I made 2 stars and 2 diamond ones and some cute little croissants! Once again they were filled respectively with the raspberry and pear filling.
Makes 2-1/2 pounds dough
For the dough (Detrempe)
- 1 ounce fresh yeast or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Zest of lemon, finely grated
- 3 cardamom pods, split and scrape the insides and pound till fine (I didn't have ground cardamom)
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 2 large eggs, chilled
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the butter block (Beurrage)
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Without a standing mixer: Combine yeast and milk in a bowl with a hand mixer on low speed or a whisk. Add sugar, orange zest, cardamom, vanilla extract, vanilla seeds, eggs, and orange juice and mix well. Sift flour and salt on your working surface and make a fountain. Make sure that the "walls" of your fountain are thick and even. Pour the liquid in the middle of the fountain. With your fingertips, mix the liquid and the flour starting from the middle of the fountain, slowly working towards the edges. When the ingredients have been incorporated start kneading the dough with the heel of your hands until it becomes smooth and easy to work with, around 5 to 7 minutes. You might need to add more flour if the dough is sticky.
- Combine butter and flour in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle and then beat for 1 minute more, or until smooth and lump free. Set aside at room temperature.
- After the detrempe has chilled 30 minutes, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 18 x 13 inches and ¼ inch thick. The dough may be sticky, so keep dusting it lightly with flour. Spread the butter evenly over the center and right thirds of the dough. Fold the left edge of the detrempe to the right, covering half of the butter. Fold the right third of the rectangle over the center third. The first turn has now been completed. Mark the dough by poking it with your finger to keep track of your turns, or use a sticky and keep a tally. Place the dough on a baking sheet, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place the dough lengthwise on a floured work surface. The open ends should be to your right and left. Roll the dough into another approximately 13 x 18 inch, ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Again, fold the left third of the rectangle over the center third and the right third over the center third. No additional butter will be added as it is already in the dough. The second turn has now been completed. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll out, turn, and refrigerate the dough two more times, for a total of four single turns. Make sure you are keeping track of your turns. Refrigerate the dough after the final turn for at least 5 hours or overnight. The Danish dough is now ready to be used. If you will not be using the dough within 24 hours, freeze it. To do this, roll the dough out to about 1 inch in thickness, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and freeze. Defrost the dough slowly in the refrigerator for easiest handling. Danish dough will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Red bean
- Water
- Sugar
- Dried orange peel
- Mix together all the ingredients in a large pot and allow it to simmer over medium-low heat for a few hours. Stirring occasionally.
- When it has reduced to nearly one third, remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- With a food processor or blender, blend the red bean till fine. Sieve it to drain off excess fluid.
- Heat a pan with little bit of oil. Over medium heat, "fry" the red bean pulp to allow it to dry off.
- When it's slightly moist and not too dry, remove from heat and allow it to cool. Put into containers and refrigerate till you are ready to use.
- Mascarpone
- Icing sugar
- Tinned pears in syrup
- Frozen raspberries, pureed
- Sliced pears into thin slices. Reserve syrup for later use.
- Puree the raspberries then run it through a sieve. Put pulp into a bowl, add a little bit of sugar and microwave for 1 minute. Remove and give it a good stir. Set aside to cool.
- Beat mascarpone and icing sugar to taste for 1 minute.
- Divide into 2 portions: with one add in a little bit if the fruit syrup from the pears and stir it well; with the other, add in a little bit of the raspberry juice retrieved when sifting raspberry puree earlier and stir it well.
Makes enough for 2 large braids
1 recipe Danish Dough
For the egg wash: 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll the Danish Dough into a 15 x 20-inch rectangle, ¼ inch thick. If the dough seems elastic and shrinks back when rolled, let it rest for a few minutes, then roll again. Place the dough on the baking sheet.
- Divide dough into 3 portions. With one, fill it with red bean paste and roll it up.
- With the other, make little Danish pastries filled with raspberry and pear filling respectively.
- With the third portion, divide it into half.
- Along one long side of one of the pastry make parallel, 5-inch-long cuts with a knife or rolling pastry wheel, each about 1 inch apart. Repeat on the opposite side, making sure to line up the cuts with those you've already made.
- Spoon the filling you've chosen to fill your braid down the center of the rectangle. Starting with the top and bottom "flaps", fold the top flap down over the filling to cover. Next, fold the bottom "flap" up to cover filling. This helps keep the braid neat and helps to hold in the filling. Now begin folding the cut side strips of dough over the filling, alternating first left, then right, left, right, until finished. Trim any excess dough and tuck in the ends.
- Whisk together the whole egg and yolk in a bowl and with a pastry brush, lightly coat the braid.
Proofing and Baking
- Spray cooking oil onto a piece of plastic wrap, and place over the braid. Proof at room temperature or, if possible, in a controlled 90 degree F environment for about 2 hours, or until doubled in volume and light to the touch.
- Near the end of proofing, preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Position a rack in the center of the oven.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the pan so that the side of the braid previously in the back of the oven is now in the front. Bake until golden brown. Cool and serve the braid either still warm from the oven or at room temperature. The cooled braid can be wrapped airtight and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze for 1 month.


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Program: Anatomy and Physiology
In teaching his anatomy and physiology courses at College of DuPage, Peter Porter draws on an immense body of knowledge from his own experiences in the health field.
But in terms of what he hopes students take away from his classes, he draws on an idea championed by one famous former teacher, Lyndon Baines Johnson – or LBJ – 36th President of the United States.
"I hope my students are empowered with the skills that they will need to be successful in their programs and be successful professionals," said Porter, who has taught at College of DuPage since 2005. "LBJ once said, 'You can give somebody a fish and they can eat for a day, or you can give them a fishing pole and they can fish and eat for the rest of their lives.'
"I'm trying to give people mental fishing poles. I'm trying to give them the skills that they need to learn material as they go along, to understand and learn those critical reasoning and application skills they are going to need when they get into the program."
For his teaching efforts, Porter hooked the respect of fellow faculty members by being named College of DuPage's 2008-2009 Overall Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member. A chiropractic physician who began teaching six years ago, Porter said of his new-found vocation that if he were not teaching, he "would be trying to teach."
"I absolutely love teaching," said Porter, who worked in private practice in a sports clinic. "I did not expect to be a teacher ever with my educational and occupational background. Teaching was not on my radar. But then I was offered a class at Moraine Valley Community College. They had a teacher who got sick before classes started and a colleague of mine who taught there asked me if I would be interested in teaching a night class in anatomy.
"It was like a light bulb going off," he said, recalling his first evening in class six years ago. "I said to myself, 'Oh my gosh, this is what I was born to do.'"
Porter recalls his own most inspiring teacher.
"Dr. Nuga!," he said, referring to Adenuga Atewologun, who most recently served as the college's Dean of Natural Sciences. "I took a summer class here at College of DuPage, a physics class, a long time ago. He made it the most interesting class I have ever taken. He is exactly what I have patterned my career after."
Even though he arrived at teaching later in life, he believes he had the natural ability to teach while he was younger, growing up in Downers Grove and eventually attending Downers Grove North High School.
"When I was in school growing up, I was the kid who took apart the toaster because I didn't know how it worked," he said. "I would watch magicians to figure out what was going on.
"Then throughout schooling, that kind of mindset continued. I always tried to figure things out. Teachers would throw facts around and I would always ask, 'Why is it that way?' I found I really understood the material because I looked at the How and Why as opposed to just the What."
Porter also found that other students naturally gravitated to him to find answers to academic questions, making him feel "like an informal tutor." As a chiropractic physician working with orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, physical therapists and other health care professionals, Porter also spent much time educating his patients.
"I think that set me up for teaching," he said. "Because when I got into the teaching environment, I found that was what it was all about. It was taking people who were coming in wanting to understand the human body. I would discuss the human body with them and put it in ways that they would understand."
But the three Teaching F's he assigns himself stand for something other than what anyone would guess they mean. They stand for Firm, Friendly and Fair, and while all three are self-explanatory, it is the first one that Porter likes to talk about most.
"I believe it is important to set up a solid foundation of structure so that people will know what to expect so that students know what is expected of them and how the semester is going to run," he said. "I try not to deviate from that."


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However, I think it would be lovely if we had one thread for all things BYU, and this category seems the best spot for it seeing as how their high point in basketball over the last 35 years was making it clear to the Sweet Sixteen one time. The purpose of this thread is so we don't have to be embarrassed by our obsession, but we can keep it well organized in one place. That way, we can keep discussion of the zealot Captain Bronconi, the pug nosed Dave Rose, and the Worst Canadian Since Anne Murray (Greg Wrubell) mostly in this thread, and not scattered all over the board like a chimpanzee's well-flung poo.
So, this is the thread. Don't be afraid to let your hatred show. If you need to binge, binge. If you need to purge, then by all means, purge.
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2. Lighthearted is always better than super bitter.
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June 12, 2014
Aries March 21 - April 19
Your dreams may have something important to tell you as Neptune rewinds and a Full Moon in Sagittarius whips up emotions. Stay alert for reveries that could provide guidance. Be careful with spending on Thursday, and consider carrying some spare cash in case of a potential credit card mishap. Although your social life looks bright, positive, fun, and delightful over the days ahead, take it easy on Sunday. An intense influence suggests it isn't a good time to start an argument.
Taurus April 20 - May 20
Venus in your sign tends toward passion, especially as it links with Pluto. If a relationship seems to have stalled recently, this blend of energies might wake it up and give it a new lease on life. However, when it comes to shopping, go easy on Thursday. A Full Moon in carefree Sagittarius might encourage you to splurge just for the fun of it. However, a partner may not be amused. Try to rein in your spending if you can.
Gemini May 21 - June 20
As Neptune enters its retrograde phase in your career sector, you could get an insight into a situation that's been bothering you for some time. Clarity may dawn, helping you to make an informed decision. Relationships get a boost as the Full Moon in Sagittarius brings lively dynamism to your love life. Thursday can be a great day for a special date night, but try to avoid unnecessary drama if you can. If someone is tempted to overstep the mark on Sunday, be patient.
Cancer June 21 - July 22
With the Sun in your spiritual sector, try to make time to relax and reflect every day. Adopting a regular meditative habit could give you a fresh perspective on problems and greater confidence in dealing with them. Meanwhile, a Full Moon on Thursday could encourage you to indulge your sweet tooth. If you're feeling on edge, work out rather than eat, which could put on the pounds. A situation at home could come to a head on Sunday. Try to compromise and avoid arguments.
Leo July 23 - August 22
Romance may be your number one preoccupation this week, as Neptune rewinds in your sensitive Eighth House. Dreams of a loved one could wrap you in delicious fantasies in the days ahead. Also, a Full Moon in your love affair sector might encourage you to take the plunge. While you may have a wonderful time, consider the consequences to avoid regrets. The weekend brings plenty of social opportunities, but you could also attract some jealousy, which you might need to deflect with your charms.
Virgo August 23 - September 22
Someone's agenda may grow clearer, but think carefully before you decide what to do about it. Thursday's Full Moon can be excellent for a party or other celebration at home. And the good news is that you can carry the fun over to Friday for more sizzling entertainment. You might encounter too much red tape at work on Thursday, leaving you to negotiate a compromise or find a loophole. Try not to mix money and love over the weekend - it likely won't work!
Libra September 23 - October 22
Tension may develop this week, particularly if you find it hard to see eye to eye with someone. You may have good reason to be annoyed with this person, but this isn't the time to ruffle feathers, particularly over the weekend. The Full Moon in your communication sector on Thursday could encourage you to say more than you intend. Considering the above, it's better to be tactful than too blunt. Arrange to do something fun with friends that day, especially if your self-esteem is low.
Scorpio October 23 - November 21
Neptune rewinds in your creative and romance sector on Monday, which might help you come to grips with a budding liaison. If you've been getting mixed signals, it might be not only due to Mercury retrograde but also to someone being undecided about their feelings. This week you may gain extra clarity, giving you a chance to respond accordingly. A hidden conflict could come into the open over the weekend, when swords may be drawn. Consider a compromise!
Sagittarius November 22 - December 21
You may feel full of life and energy during the Full Moon in your sign on Thursday. Try to avoid bluntness and hurting someone's feelings, as that could be one consequence of this Moon phase. On the other hand, it could coincide with a desire to have fun, go on an adventure, and live life to the max. Try not to mix money and friendship, especially over the weekend, as edgy aspects could turn a positive relationship into a minefield of awkwardness.
Capricorn December 22 - January 19
A focus on lifestyle options encourages you to think about your daily habits. This might be a good time to ditch those that aren't working for you and focus on adopting new measures that can help you achieve the success and fitness you want and deserve. Thursday brings a Full Moon in your spiritual sector, so your dreams may be particularly powerful and vivid. Take note. Some could have guidance that might help you with an awkward problem.
Aquarius January 20 - February 18
Your energy seems pretty good, though you might have a tendency to overindulge. You may enjoy researching diet and exercise options, and reading the latest information on achieving optimum health. Meanwhile, a Full Moon on Thursday is perfect for celebrations, parties, and all kinds of get-togethers. Although things could get very boisterous, it will likely be a lot of fun. Avoid holding your feelings back over the weekend. Talking over a problem could help you feel much better.
Pisces February 19 - March 20
Home and family affairs, along with leisure, pleasure, and other delights, can give this week a positive boost. Spending time with loved ones you enjoy hanging out with may be all you need to feel content. However, a Full Moon in your career sector could bring an opportunity to your attention. If so, take advantage of it. It may not last long. Thursday could spotlight difficulties in communication, but this can soon be resolved with skilful negotiation. Later, simply ignore a jealous friend.


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WASHINGTON — Many high school graduation tests don't measure whether students are ready for college or work, and some states haven't even made clear what the purpose of their test is, a study finds.
Of the 25 states that have or plan graduation exams, only one, Georgia, says its test ensures students are prepared for higher education or work. Most of the states gear their tests toward 10th or 11th grade learning, and some gauge pre-9th grade skills, according to a study released Wednesday by the Center on Education Policy, a nonprofit research group.
With 20 states now withholding diplomas from students who don't pass tests in English and math, if not other subjects, the common assumption is that the tests measure college readiness, said Keith Gayler, the lead author of the report. That's wrong, he said.
The center found some states had little clarity about the purpose of their tests, which makes the exams harder to explain and defend politically, said director Jack Jennings.
States urged to reconsider policies
"If they're not clear, then they can't write an exam that's legitimate," Jennings said of state leaders. "We're urging states to re-examine their policies."
High-school graduation now hinges on exit exams for more than half of all public school students, and that number is expected to grow to seven in 10 students by 2009.
Meanwhile, colleges and employers continue to warn that schools are graduating students who cannot communicate, analyze or reason well enough to succeed without remediation. High school exit exams have been promoted as a way to ensure students leave with quality skills.
The graduation exams appear to be encouraging schools to cover more content and to add remedial courses or other help for students at risk of failing the tests, the report said.
But there are drawbacks to the tests, too, it said, such as a narrowing of curriculum and the steering of some students away from a traditional diploma.
The center takes no position on the tests, aiming instead to highlight what's working and what's not as state leaders weigh decisions. For its annual report, the center collected data from the states, reviewed research and convened a national panel on the tests' impacts.
Many state officials said their high schools and colleges have not discussed tying the exit exams to what students need to know in college. Maryland and Washington were exceptions, and several states have moved toward more challenging tests.
With the debate over the exams quieting somewhat, Gayler said, states have a chance to close gaps in achievement for blacks, Hispanics and poor students. To move right to high school tests that measure college readiness, he said, would yield "so few students passing at this point that the reforms would crumble under their own weight."
65 percent to 85 percent pass first time
Typically, 65 percent to 85 percent of students pass their test on their first try. Comparisons between states are inappropriate because tests are different, the report said.
Thousands of students did not graduate this year because they failed exit tests, but the total number is not available because of appeals and a lack of data tracking, the report said.
Earlier this year, an alliance of education groups called the American Diploma Project warned that high school graduation has lost its meaning. In calling for more rigor, the group said exit exams should be broad enough to test years of high school content, and colleges should use the tests in determining where to place new students.
Few higher education systems do that now. Among the 25 states with current or planned exit exams, only New Mexico, New York and Texas reported that some of their public colleges and universities consider high school exit tests in admitting or placing students.
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Uchindile and Chogo – teachers' houses and health centre
The project developer has continued to fund several projects for the local community, including investments in local healthcare and education provision for the residents and project workers. Schools in both Uchindile and the nearby village of Chogo had a lack of accomodation for teachers in the villages, meaning staff had to reside in other towns nearby and commute a long way in to work.
By investing in new properties, Uchindile can house four teachers and Chogo now has facilities for two more teachers. Uchindile has also been able to renovate its local health dispensary, as well as building a new maternity ward for the community. It is expected that with the combination of improved teacher accommodation and health facilities, a doctor will be able to be employed permanently in the village in the near future.
Mapanada – nurse's house
The village of Mapanda has a health centre which also serves neighbouring Chogo village. As Mapanda is the largest village near the Uchindile and Mapanda Reforestation Project, the village health centre has struggled to meet villagers' requirements for healthcare.
The project has invested in the construction of a nurse's house, helping to retain staff and improving the regularity of medical care for the local community.
Kitete – village governmental office
Currently in Kitete village, there is no village government building at all. This has meant that village government meetings and general administration have rarely occurred as regularly as they should have. The development of a village government office will provide more impetus to the local village government about carrying out their duties and improving village governance.
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Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and wash the cotton candy out of your overalls. LET'S GO!
LOUIE – 10:30PM (FX) Comedian Dane Cook has long been criticized for allegedly stealing bits from other comedians, most notably Louis CK (Cook denies he ever stole any jokes from anyone). And lo and behold, look who shows up as a guest star on Louie's show this evening: Dane Cook! Man, that's gonna be weird. I mean, I know this show is already weird, what with the spanking and the racist aunts and all, but THIS! This is like distilled awkwardness. ANTICIPATION: UNCOMFORTABLE!
SHARK CITY – 9:00PM (Discovery) More Shark Week goings on, with this special featuring Andy Samberg (your Shark Week host) and a bunch of sharks in the Bahamas that Samberg and some folks follow around. Andy Samberg seems like a nice guy, and I laugh at his stuff, but I'm still gonna hold out hope that Jaws takes a little nibble. ANTICIPATION: BLOODY!
PROJECT RUNWAY – 9:00PM (Lifetime) Last week we got to know all the new contestants, including that one girl who allegedly can't sew and looks like the lead singer of King's X. Plus we met Bert, the adorable old dude who used to be a fashion designer, then became an alcoholic, and now is trying to get his life back. And he won! Very nice. Then there was that one girl who complained about not winning, and clearly I'm supposed to hate her, so now I do. Tonight, the designers have to make a dress out of items at a pet store. Expect the word "Gagaesque" to get tossed around. ANTICIPATION: DOG FOOD SUIT!
MLB ALL STAR ROAD TRIP ADVENTURE – 9:00PM (ESPN) Two NYFD firefighters take a six-week tour of every major league ballpark in this ESPN special. And I really wouldn't want to be the first fire victim rescued by these two upon their return to duty. No way they make it up a flight of stairs after six weeks of ballpark sausages. ANTICIPATION: OUT OF SHAPE!
SCARFACE – 8:00PM (AMC) Say hello to my little... yeah yeah yeah. ANTICIPATION: COCAINE!
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Steel Building Construction in North Palm Beach FL
Services we Offer
It's obvious we provide structural columns and beams. We also design, fabricate, erect and install joists, supports, decks, embeds, louvers and more. As custom fabricators we make and install machine parts, steel curtain wall frames, and interesting shaped plates and supports. We service all types of large commercial projects, and work with new buildings as well as reinforcing existing ones. Go ahead and browse our extensive range of structural steel services .
Our Services
Steel Building Construction in North Palm Beach FL
At Steel Beams Columns, we can provide Steel Building Construction in North Palm Beach FL for you. We can stay with you during our construction process to ensure all of the details you need and desire are met. Our services can offer what you need for your Steel Building Construction project in North Palm Beach FL. We work closely with you to determine all of the factors for construction, including length, height, openings, materials, colors, location, and more. Before, during, and after the process, we are available to walk you through the process and any questions that you may have.
A steel building is a metal structure that is fabricated with steel for internal support. You may most commonly see a steel building used for warehouses, garages, or commercial buildings.
Advantages of Steel:
- Steel is easily customizable. They can easily be made into any shape. We tailor the construction project as best as possible to fit the needs of our customers, the surrounding area, and safety.
- The building process is faster. Steel parts are often made into a specific design off of the project's land and then are sent out.
- Steel is recyclable.
- It requires little maintenance. You most likely won't have to worry about any maintenance fees if you use steel!
- Its resistance to heavy winds, heavy snowfall, and other natural elements are great.
- Steel buildings are able to hold up for a longer time.
Will Steel Buildings Need Maintenance?
An advantage of steel is that they require very little maintenance. However, it's still very important to keep the steel building checked and maintenanced in case any issues do occur. Your building could encounter leaking, denting, scratching, or more if it's not looked after properly. A regular maintenance schedule will help to solve any future or current fixes. Talk with a professional about a good maintenance time for your specific building. They may recommend something such as once a year or once every two years.
How the Process Works
To get started with us, we discuss with you how you'd like your construction process done. We make sure that your desires are met along with safety needs. Our team does any research needed for the construction project to make sure things are done as safely and efficiently as possible. We will continue to work together as best as possible during the whole construction process.
After we have collaborated on a decision, our team at Steel Beams Columns will put together the needed materials for your project. This includes the creation of any specific factors and the seeking of project items. When all the needed items are gathered, we can then head to the construction project. Our team works to provide the best Steel Building Construction in North Palm Beach FL for your project. We often get the job done right and on time. At the finalization of the construction, we always make sure our clients are happy with what we've designed. It's important to us that clients get the construction job that is right for them and their needs.
We Love Steel, Beams, and Columns
Anything related to steel, beams, or columns, we can provide Steel Building Construction in North Palm Beach FL for your project! We work hard to go beyond customer's standards with our services. From finding the correct size to matching the needs of the environment, we make sure that everything is designed right the first time!
We have a passion for steel and you can see it from the work we put into our projects to how we handle our customers. We often get the job done on time, and sometimes sooner. Contact us today at 866-25STEEL to see what we can do for your project.
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RSS Feeds
There are a lot of different RSS feeds for this site. Here are some likely to be of interest.
The main one gives you everything--the forum, my blog, all story updates, and so on:
This one gives you everything in "An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom," including all bonus stories and artwork:
This one gives you ONLY story updates in "An Intimate History of the Greater Kingdom":
This one gives you ONLY story updates in "Scryer's Gulch":
This one gives you both the Gulch and the Kingdom, story updates and artwork together:
This one gives you ONLY my blog:
This one gives you ONLY the official artwork:
Many pages have their own RSS feeds attached to them as well; look for the RSS icon at the bottom. If there's a feed you'd be interested in getting that isn't here, let me know! Sadly because of the way Drupal works, I can't offer a comments feed right now; it overrides the main feed and I can't have that.
Ellisandra (not verified)
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 7:35pm
RSS Feed: Only the Stories
I just looked up a few minutes ago, and noticed that it's been a long time since I read one of your updates, so I hoofed it over to my rss reader, and the last thing this RSS feed updated was Ellika's picture. It didn't include the last chapter update. Is that fixable? I don't know anything about RSS feeds, other than the part where they put what I want to read at my fingertips a lot faster..
korthmat (not verified)
Mon, 11/10/2008 - 9:53pm
Can't speak for Ellisandra, but...
...I've got the same issue. I did not get the Chapter 43 post from Saturday (2008-11-08), and when I go directly to the stories-only feed URL (http://www.meilinmiranda.com/taxonomy/term/1/0/feed), it doesn't appear there.
It does appear in the "everything" feed, though.
New RSS feed?
Can we have one that's everything but recipes, and another one for recipes only? I like to see everything, but so many recipes get posted that sometimes other things get pushed down the RSS feed before I get to read them!
new system, new feed?
Would it be possible to make a feed for any new points questions? I imagine people are going to ask more when the new system starts and a way of knowing about new questions without going to the actual page sounds useful to me.
korthmat (not verified)
Fri, 09/10/2010 - 5:53pm
Changing RSS feeds?
I hate to sound like an ungrateful ass (even though I may be one), but could you please give us a bit of warning before you change the URL for the RSS feeds?
I have no idea how much I've missed, simply because you changed the RSS feed for IHGK from this:
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Fiona (not verified)
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 11:14pm
Machine God Feed?
Pretty please.
Fiona (not verified)
Fri, 04/05/2013 - 8:55pm
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Eco Friendly Memorials
Angel Plantable Flat Card (Pack of 25)
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- Per Package of 25 Cards. Ships Next Business Day, Same Day Shipping if Ordered Before 12Noon CST M-F. Be clear on imprinted text or it could cause delays in production.
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*Example photo shown in pink. A heavenly angel shape made of high quality handmade paper embedded with a special blend of carefully selected wildflower seeds and attached to a card. The card is custom printed with your text (up to 3 lines) in a coordinating color ink. This colorful plantable card favor and memorial is a lovely reminder of a loved one.
The front of the card color is a soft pastel matching the angel shape with a soft glow in the center. A unique and memorable token of remembrance in the shape of an angel. Simple planting instructions included on the back of each plantable card. Your guests can plant the angel and watch the paper grow and bloom into beautiful wildflowers in a garden or pot.
Per Package of 25 Cards; Available in your choice of 12 Colors, Flat Card; Add An Optional Envelope For Mailing; Up to 3 Lines of Personalized Text on the Front
Finished Card Size 4.25" wide x 5.5" high; Orders Shipped Same or Next Business Day
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PERSONALIZED MEMORIAL PRODUCTS are not refundable due to the nature of the custom created product. Products incorrectly ordered, not reading the full description on our product details page, received AFTER your date needed by, a result of not giving us enough time for production, no due date was specified, or an incorrect ship time was selected is not eligible for a refund. You may return most new, unopened NON-PERSONALIZED items within 10 days of delivery for a full refund, less the shipping. Please phone our customer support line for assistance AND clarification if you are unsure or have questions before ordering.
You should expect to receive your refund within 3-4 weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return a non-personalized item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
TEMPLATE DOWNLOADS are non-refundable due to the nature of the digital product. If you experience any download problems, please contact us via phone or email asap so we can manually send you the template in an email instead of a download link. This request can be made 7 days a week via email. You will receive your template within 1-2 hours or sooner, depending on the off hour time.
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations. FEDEX shipping business days are Monday-Friday only. If you want a Saturday delivery, please call to upgrade your shipping day. Saturday delivery is not given in online checkout.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound. Make sure you select the correct ship time at checkout so you receive your products in time. We are not responsible for refunding any orders that selected the wrong shipping time, please make sure you select the correct ship time and indicate DATE NEEDED BY. Orders not noted with a date needed by cannot be delivered on a date not indicated.


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If Ray Ellen stayed at his home any longer, he doubts he would be able to tell his remarkable story of survival.
Mr Ellen was the only person home at hisCarnghamhome, west of Ballaraton Tuesday afternoon, and when he saw smoke coming over the trees, he knew danger was imminent.
He estimated he had an hour to save as many animals as he could before he fled.
He originally started driving his daughter's small car, but did not think it would make it up his steep driveway, with burning tree limbs falling.
Instead he opted for his four-wheel-drive ute, a decision he says saved his life.
The father-of-four threw as many dogs as he could in the car before he drove away at the last second.
"I had a dog up front, probably seven in the trailer and I don't know how many in the back," he said.
Mr Ellen burnt his hand trying to open the metal gate, as the fast-approaching fire threatened to take his life.
"I actually had to step through fire to open the driver's door. My biggest fear was that a limb would fall and knock me out and that I would be done for," he said.
However the danger was far from over once Mr Ellen had made it out his front gate.
Blinding smoke meant he could not see a thing, but at the same time he had to flee the fire that was roaring behind him at high speed.
He drove along the dirt road of Station Lane, which has bends that can be tricky to negotiate at the best of times.
"I put the headlights on, put my head out the window to try and see the trees, held the horn down and drove," said Mr Ellen.
He eventually found the safety of Carngham Road and once he saw the flashing lights of firetrucks, breathed an enormous sigh of relief.
He said the house next to him (which was also destroyed) was on fire, but he did not know until about midday yesterday whether his home had survived.
Sadly, he returned to find nothing but a pile of rubble.
Remarkably however, nearly all of the animals on the hobby farm had survived.
Some were more than 15 metres from the house, and Mr Ellen was still in disbelief they had not been killed.
Among the survivors were two sheep, two goats, two horses, two foals, a pig, chickens and even a few cats.
"We've lost the house but we can rebuild that," he said.
"We haven't lost any people and everybody is OK and really, that is all that matters."
Mr Ellen vowed to rebuild the home that housed his wife Gayle, two daughters Kylie and Melissa and three grandchildren.
Ray Ellen says if he had stayed at his home any longer he would not have made it out alive. Photo: LACHLAN BENCE


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Special Holiday Hours
Saturday, December 30, 10 am–6 pm
Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 10:00am
Have guests in town over the holidays? Need help entertaining? Show off your Museum and come away with plenty to talk about together after your visit! Double win! OMCA stays open extra days this holiday season, so you can take advantage of all that the Museum has to offer.
Get everyone out of the house to visit popular special exhibition Nature's Gift: Humans, Friends & the Unknown, the Days of the Dead exhibition Metamorphosis & Migration, the newly opened Take Root: Oakland Grows Food, the powerful video installation Question Bridge: Black Males, and our three galleries of California art, history, and science. Enjoy the view of Lake Merritt from the gardens, shop the OMCA Store, and grab a bite at the Blue Oak café.


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An Audi with purely electric drive in series – soon no longer just a vision, but to be experienced on the road. You can already feel it: all the contributors to this project are eagerly awaiting that moment, when a further facet will be added to the company's principle of Vorsprung durch Technik. The Audi e-tron quattro concept was presented at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in 2015 and provides a tangible glimpse of a purely electrically powered sports SUV of the luxury class. And also of the fact that Audi gives its alternative drives a sporty, contemporary look to take on their way.
The Audi e-tron Sportback concept and the Audi e-tron quattro concept.
The Audi e-tron Sportback concept and the Audi e-tron quattro concept.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h
Maximum speed
Output of up to
Technology of tomorrow.
Three electric motors – one for the front, two for the rear axle – ensure sufficient power and a high-performance start. The total output: 320 kW, and when boosting, even 370 kW temporarily. With more than 800 Nm of torque, the Audi e-tron quattro concept sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds – quickly reaching the electronically limited peak of 210 km/h.
e-tron light signature.
The Audi e-tron quattro concept generates all its main light functions using matrix laser technology, the next step in the development of automotive lighting technology. Divided into small pixels, the beam of the matrix laser headlights can illuminate the road in high-resolution and with precise control. In the lower section of the front is a striking new signature light, consisting of five lighting elements. Each of them combines an LED luminaire with a very flat OLED element (organic light-emitting diode). The OLED elements light up homogeneously, can be dimmed, and can display different lighting scenarios. The use of matrix laser OLED technology in the Audi e-tron quattro concept is a world first on the front of a car, and represents "Vorsprung durch Technik" in the field of automotive lighting.
The cabin of the Audi e-tron quattro concept tapers sharply towards the rear. The shoulder line extends over the boot lid and gives it structure. Along this line runs an LED light guide, which links the tail lights together and thus emphasises the width of the car. Similar to the units on the front, the taillights are also designed in two zones. In the upper area, there are nine flat OLED units that perform tail-light functions; three more lie below, one above the other.
The aerodynamics.
In a car that is purely powered by electricity, the aerodynamics are key. The range of more than 500 kilometers achieved by the Audi e-tron quattro concept is also made possible by its new design, highly oriented around the principles of aerodynamics. With its extremely low drag coefficient of cw 0.25, the sport SUV glides easily, quietly, and highly efficiently through the wind. With a length of 4.88 meters, a width of 1.93 meters, and a wheelbase of 2.91 meters, the Audi e-tron quattro concept ranks between the Audi Q5 and the Audi Q7. In height, it remains significantly lower than the two production models – it comes to only 1.54 meters. The glass house is particularly shallow, the roofline dips down again early on, and the D-pillars are correspondingly flat – the architecture has pronounced coupé-like features.


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Dorothy Durant
A schoolboy named Bligh, who went to Launceston Grammar School, of which
the Rev. John Ruddle was headmaster, from being a lad of bright parts
and no common attainments, became on a sudden moody, dejected, and
melancholy. His friends, seeing the change without being able to find
the cause, attributed it to laziness, an aversion to school, or to some
other motive which he was ashamed to avow. He was led, however, to tell
his brother, after some time, that in a field through which he passed to
and from school, he invariably met the apparition of a woman, whom he
personally knew while living, and who had been dead about eight years.
Ridicule, threats, persuasions, were alike used in vain by the family to
induce him to dismiss these absurd ideas. Finally, Mr Ruddle was sent
for, and to him the boy ingenuously told the time, manner, and frequency
of this appearance. It was in a field called Higher Broomfield. The
apparition, he said, appeared dressed in female attire, met him two or
three times while he passed through the field, glided hastily by him,
but never spoke. He had thus been occasionally met about two months
before he took any particular notice of it; at length the appearance
became more frequent, meeting him both morning and evening, but always
in the same field, yet invariably moving out of the path when it came
close to him. He often spoke, but could never get any reply. To avoid
this unwelcome visitor he forsook the field, and went to school and
returned from it through a lane, in which place, between the quarry pack
and nursery, it always met him. Unable to disbelieve the evidence of his
own senses, or to obtain credit with any of his family, he prevailed
upon Mr Ruddle to accompany him to the place.
"I arose," says this clergyman, "the next morning, and went with him.
The field to which he led me I guessed to be about twenty acres, in an
open country, and about three furlongs from any house. We went into the
field, and had not gone a third part before the spectrum in the shape of
a woman, with all the circumstances he had described the day before, so
far as the suddenness of its appearance and transition would permit me
to discover, passed by.
"I was a little surprised at it, and though I had taken up a firm
resolution to speak to it, I had not the power, nor durst I look back;
yet I took care not to show any fear to my pupil and guide, and
therefore, telling him I was satisfied of the truth of his statement, we
walked to the end of the field and returned--nor did the ghost meet us
that time but once.
"On the 27th July, 1665, I went to the haunted field by myself, and
walked the breadth of it without any encounter. I then returned and took
the other walk, and then the spectre appeared to me, much about the same
place in which I saw it when the young gentleman was with me. It
appeared to move swifter than before, and seemed to be about ten feet
from me on my right hand, insomuch that I had not time to speak to it,
as I had determined with myself beforehand. The evening of this day, the
parents, the son, and myself, being in the chamber where I lay, I
proposed to them our going altogether to the place next morning. We
accordingly met at the stile we had appointed; thence we all four walked
into the field together. We had not gone more than half the field before
the ghost made its appearance. It then came over the stile just before
us, and moved with such rapidity that by the time we had gone six or
seven steps it passed by. I immediately turned my head and ran after it,
with the young man by my side. We saw it pass over the stile at which we
entered, and no farther. I stepped upon the hedge at one place and the
young man at another, but we could discern nothing; whereas I do aver
that the swiftest horse in England could not have conveyed himself out
of sight in that short space of time. Two things I observed in this
day's appearance: first, a spaniel dog, which had followed the company
unregarded, barked and ran away as the spectrum passed by; whence it is
easy to conclude that it was not our fear or fancy which made the
apparition. Secondly, the motion of the spectrum was not _gradatim_ or
by steps, or moving of the feet, but by a kind of gliding, as children
upon ice, or as a boat down a river, which punctually answers the
description the ancients give of the motion of these Lamures. This
ocular evidence clearly convinced, but withal strangely affrighted, the
old gentleman and his wife. They well knew this woman, Dorothy Durant,
in her life-time; were at her burial, and now plainly saw her features
in this apparition.
"The next morning, being Thursday, I went very early by myself, and
walked for about an hour's space in meditation and prayer in the field
next adjoining. Soon after five I stepped over the stile into the
haunted field, and had not gone above thirty or forty paces before the
ghost appeared at the further stile. I spoke to it in some short
sentences with a loud voice; whereupon it approached me, but slowly, and
when I came near it moved not. I spoke again, and it answered in a voice
neither audible nor very intelligible. I was not in the least terrified,
and therefore persisted until it spoke again and gave me satisfaction;
but the work could not be finished at this time. Whereupon the same
evening, an hour after sunset, it met me again near the same place, and
after a few words on each side it quietly vanished, and neither doth
appear now, nor hath appeared since, nor ever will more to any man's
disturbance. The discourse in the morning lasted about a quarter of an
"These things are true," concludes the Rev. John Ruddle, "and I know
them to be so, with as much certainty as eyes and ears can give me; and
until I can be persuaded that my senses all deceive me about their
proper objects, and by that persuasion deprive me of the strongest
inducement to believe the Christian religion, I must and will assert
that the things contained in this paper are true."
Pearlin Jean
Clerk Saunders


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"We had a very busy year. YYC broke ground on the two largest expansion projects in the airport's history, while continuing to renovate and redesign our current building to improve shops, services, security check points and customs facilities, all in response to better serve our passengers and improve their experience at Calgary International Airport," said Garth Atkinson, President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority. "Despite some challenging global economic factors, our airport community still welcomed new destinations and more service to our current destinations. I'm excited about all the changes I'm seeing and the changes our passengers are going to see in the future with the completion of our new runway and terminal."
YYC welcomed new routes to our growing passenger network, such as Orange County, California and Hutulco, Mexico and saw more flights to many US, Canada and sun destinations. Travellers now have more airlines and destinations to choose from when flying through YYC.
The choices for retail and food services at YYC also grew in 2011. There are now more than 135 stores and concessions open, including a North American first, with the opening of Bubbles Wine and Tapas Bar. Travellers can now enjoy more places to eat and shop at Calgary International Airport.
The $2 billion Airport Development Program is on schedule and on budget and includes two major projects, the Runway Development Project and the International Facilities Project. The Program will provide much needed airport capacity, vital to our airport partners' growth and development, and will solidify YYC's position as an important economic generator for the city, region, and province. Construction of both projects will ensure YYC's airfield and terminal building meet the current needs and long-term plans of the YYC businesses and airlines.
Watch for more exciting updates and announcements throughout 2012!
© Calgary Airport Authority - All rights reserved


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Review: Cafe Olle, Desa Sri Hartamas
>> Friday, October 24, 2014
Overall comment: Your pathway back to nature - a peaceful, chillax cafe with good coffee & simple food to pair with your favorite coffee.
Halal: Pork-free
It has been 8 years now since Gilbert arrived at Malaysia. A Korean at birth, Gilbert Kim & his wife are passionate about good coffee & simple, yet delicious food. With a passionate heart & mind, they started the homey & natural-looking Cafe Olle last December at Desa Sri Hartamas.
Olle means 'pathway to the nature' & it's actually a narrow pathway surrounding Jeju Island in South Korea. The routes pass through various landscapes along the way including small villages, beaches, farms, forests & parasitic volcanoes. The philosophy of Olle Cafe is simple: "The pathway is here. Come over any time & take time to enjoy your dining experience here."
With such an 'all-natural' & homey ambiance, I'll certainly enjoy my time here!
Cafe Olle roasts their own coffee beans. Gilbert even spends time to select the best beans at a table in the cafe! :D
Coffee beans from all over the world
Cold Brew Dutch Coffee & Terarosa Coffee Beans for sale
These are good stuff! Terarosa is a coffee factory in South Korea that roasts, brews, and sells coffee beans directly imported from the most famous coffee plantations around the world! You'll rarely find such coffee, so Cafe Olle is probably the only place to try it out for now ;)
Here at Cafe Olle, you'll find your favorite cup of coffee (tea & juice too) along with some simple variety of food like sandwiches, pastas & the Olle Signature Brunch to accompany your drink.
Lovely selection of flower tea
Gilbert Kim sharing his experience & explaining the dishes/coffee to us
Here are some of the coffee & tea that we tried:
Caffee Latte/Mocha/Caramel Latte/Hazelnut Latte/Vanilla Latte (RM11.00 - RM12.00/cup)
Each cup of aromatic coffee comes with pretty coffee-art.
Bamboo Salt Caramel Latte (RM13.00/cup)
Bamboo salt?? Bamboo salt has healing properties & I can testify that it's MUCH SALTIER than the usual salt! Oh my, my...but it gives a good twist to the simple coffee!
Bamboo Salt
Red Eye Coffee (RM12.00/cup)
This is the king of coffee here at Cafe Olle: a mixture of brewed coffee + espresso! Such a blend of coffee came about when pilots of the olden days who needed to work through the night/for long hours mixed these 2 blends of coffee to stayed awake for work. This resulted to bloodshot-red eyes the next day due to much strong coffee & long working hours. Drink this strong coffee at your own risk! :D
Iced Americano (RM7.00/glass) - not 100% sure if it's this
I didn't have this, so I'm not 100% sure if it's the iced Americano. Help? :P
Cafe Mocha Ice Blended (RM14.00/glass)
A good balance of coffee & chocolate. I enjoyed this!
Affogato (RM12.00/serving)
"Kao" & lovely - vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso.
Magnolia Flower Tea (RM15.00/set - refillable with hot water)
Such delicate & fragrant flower for a simple tea. The magnolia flower is harvested upon blooming for maximum fragrance in a tea. The tea was light, fragrant & very soothing after a long day at work :)
We were also introduced to some of Cafe Olle's favorite/popular dishes. You'll get to enjoy all their sandwiches throughout the day & their pastas from 11:00a.m. - 8:30p.m.
Food Menu
Grilled Vegetables & Cheese with Ciabatta (RM10.00/serving)
Gilbert's favorite! I've never really had a grilled vegetables sandwich! Who would have thought to have a non-meat sandwich? My 1st thought was that, "Er...veggie & bread??" Haha. This surprised me. A sandwich that tastes fresh, healthy & pleasant in the mouth. The grilled peppers were sweet with a hint of smokiness from the grill & the freshly baked ciabatta just complemented the grilled vegetables, cheese & honey mustard well.
Pan-Fried Chicken & Cheese with Wholewheat Bread (RM11.00/serving)
I love chunky pieces of chicken in my sandwich. These pieces of chicken were pan-fried & the wholewheat bread is lightly toasted, so it's chunky & crispy *yums*
Classic Ham & Cheese with Wholewheat Bread (RM10.00/serving)
This is my classic breakfast & any-time-of-the-day sandwich while I'm at home! I certainly do not have any complaints for this sandwich.
Beef Salami & Cheese with Focaccia (RM11.00/serving)
The focaccia brings this simple beef salami & cheese sandwich to the next level. It's certainly a more dense type of bread compared to the wholewheat & ciabatta, but I love the bite & texture that it gives to the sandwich.
Spaghetti Meatball Marinara (RM14.00/serving)
Who doesn't like meaty, juicy meatballs? These flavorful beef + chicken meatballs went well with the fresh-flavored tomato sauce & spaghetti. The spaghetti isn't al dante, so if you prefer al dante, you'll have to inform the waiter.
Vegetarian Pasta with Italian Herbs (RM14.00/serving)
Another surprise. So simple yet delectable. Grilled vegetables & mushrooms in cream sauce with linguine! I enjoyed such simplicity here at Cafe Olle.
Olle's Special Brunch (RM15.00/serving) - available from 9:00a.m. - 8:30p.m.
That's quite an extended brunch! It's a very simple & healthy set of grilled organic tomato, french beans, Omega3 omelette, steamed chicken sausage, chef's fresh fruit yogurt, & focaccia with balsamic vinegar + olive oil. Koreans really strive for healthy living & Malaysians could learn from this dish! :D I have to say that the organic tomato especially is REALLY sweet! This brand that they use is only available at international grocers.
"Olle" brand eggs!
The cafe also serves a decent variety of cakes to go with your coffee. The cakes aren't made in-house, but they are good enough to make your day ;)
Black & White Cheesecake (RM10.00/slice)
Nut Cheese Cake (RM10.00/slice)
Map to Cafe Olle
Cafe Olle
Ground Floor, No. 26 - G, Jalan 24/70a
Desa Sri Hartamas
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (+603) 6206 3121
Business hours: 9:00a.m. - 12:00 midnight
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ollecafe
Can't wait to go to Korea,


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Animals across the globe are rapidly disappearing as a result of rapidly expanding human population coupled with an unsustainable level of per capita consumption.
In the mid-17th century, there were one-half billion humans on the planet. By the mid-1920s, world population had quadrupled to 2 billion. Before century's end, it would triple again to 6 billion. Though the rate of growth has slowed, by late 2011/early 2012, we will have passed the 7 billion mark, and continue to increase by over 83 million a year. The UN currently predicts 10 billion people by 2100.
"The human population is now so large that the amount of resources needed to sustain it exceeds what is available at current consumption patterns," said Mr. Achim Steiner, the executive director of the United Nations Environment Program in 2007. According to the Global Footprint Network (GFN), "Today humanity uses the equivalent of 1.5 planets to provide the resources we use and absorb our waste. This means it now takes the Earth one year and six months to regenerate what we use in a year. ...Turning resources into waste faster than waste can be turned back into resources puts us in global ecological overshoot, depleting the very resources on which human life and biodiversity depend."
According to GFN, this overshoot is having a drastic effect on the world's flora and fauna: "The threats facing the rich array of plant and animal life on the planet seem greater than at any time in modern history. Problems such as climate change, water shortages, overharvesting and habitat disruption—symptoms of human pressure on the planet's finite resources—are driving down wildlife populations worldwide."
Harvard Professor E.O. Wilson estimates that, "...on the land at least and on a worldwide basis, species are vanishing 100 times faster than before the arrival of Homo sapiens." He adds that, "Today as human populations expand and alter the natural environment, they are reducing biological diversity to its lowest level since the end of the Mesozoic era, 65 million years ago."
Read AWI's Population and Consumption brochure about the impacts of human population and consumption on the natural environment and ways each individual can make a difference by consuming less, consuming differently, and conserving more.


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Beef and Green Onion Skewers
Makes: 10-12 skewers
Free of: gluten and all top allergens
- 6-inch long piece of beef tenderloin, cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tsp hot chili sauce [Look for allergen-free, gluten-free brand]
- Salt and pepper
- Several green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths
- Bamboo skewers
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- In a medium bowl, combine beef strips with honey, olive oil, rosemary, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Thread one strip of beef onto a 5-inch to 6-inch skewer, then a piece of green onion, then one more strip of beef. Continue until all beef is used up. Season skewers with salt and pepper.
- In a large sauté pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add beef skewers to pan, making sure not to crowd.
- Sauté on each side for about 1 minute, until cooked. Serve immediately.
Recipe first published in Allergic Living magazine. Subscribe today for more great allergy-friendly and gluten free recipes


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The Accidental Researcher
Any scientist will tell you that the delicate maze of lines that curve and twist around our fingertips create an intricate pattern unique to every one of us – a signature stamp that stands the test of time. It doesn't matter who we meet, where we travel, what we experience – those circular lines of who we really are remain unchanged.
Dr. David Bader likes to say that dust from the rich soil of his hometown of Slayton, Minn., is still lodged deep within the circular swirls of his fingertips and still rests lovingly wedged underneath his fingernails.
He's worked for some of America's premier medical research institutions – iconic giants like the University of Michigan, Cornell and Vanderbilt Universities – but he's never forgotten where his roots are and he never underestimates the important role his Augustana biology professors played in helping him get to where he is today.
Bader the Student
One of four children, Bader's father was a country doctor. He came to Augustana in 1970 planning to major in political science with hopes of one day going on to law school.
His plans changed quickly after he suffered a ruptured appendix during his freshman year. While in the hospital, he received a visit from Biology Professor Dr. Gil Blankenspoor.
The visit made an impression on him. After taking time over J-Term to catch up on the work he had missed while sick, he changed his major to biology.
"I just liked biology; I thought it was really fun. What's interesting is that I thought biology would be really tough. It was the opposite. I understood all the equations."
And, he was curious.
"Ever since I was a kid, I've always been curious. I remember being six or seven years old and being in my backyard. The charcoal grill was on. I put a can with dirt in it on the coals. My dad asked me what I was doing. I said, 'I just want to know what happens when you put dirt on fire.' I'm curious about everything. I don't have an 'off' switch. I like nature. Evolution and nature are really interesting to me – from human behavior to molecules – this constant struggle that is life. Action and reaction – that's life. That's fascinating to me."
After getting good grades and graduating in 1974, he was still uncertain about his future. He'd thought about becoming a doctor and made what he calls a "half-hearted effort" to apply to med school but, he didn't get in.
"I would have gone, had I gotten in but, given who I think I am, the world and I are better off with what did transpire," he said.
So, he went home to Minnesota and began working road construction.
About a year later, he was in Sioux Falls and decided to pay a visit to Augustana to see his former professors.
"I ran in to [Professor of Biology] Dr. Leland Johnson. He asked me what I was doing and I told him I was working construction. He told me to think seriously about going to grad school."
Bader thought about it. He remembered with fondness a research project he'd worked on with his classmate John Sellevold titled "The Biology of Wintering Organisms." He decided to give it a try and applied to graduate school at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.
"There was a guy there – Dr. John Oberpiller – he was a really, really smart guy working in cardiovascular research. He allowed me to work on this really, really good project."
After UND, he completed his post-doctoral studies at the University of Michigan. He completed another post-doc at SUNY-Brooklyn in New York City, then took a position teaching medical school and doing research at Cornell University, eventually rising to the rank of professor.
"I wanted to go to graduate school because I liked college/university life. I like being around people who are always questioning things. I like the excitement of academics. I like the idea of doing … producing."
As a native of Minnesota and a graduate of a small, Lutheran liberal arts college in South Dakota, Bader admits he was an anomaly among his Ivy League colleagues.
"Yeah, I stuck out – I was the only one who wasn't from an Ivy League school. Yet, I've learned that these so-called 'geographically challenged' areas like the Dakotas or Minnesota are anything but challenged. I got a great education in my small town and got a great education at Augustana. I was never challenged as hard as I was in those settings. They set me up for what I was able to go ahead and do."
"My teachers inspired me but they also trained me well. After I started grad school I somehow got accepted into the Embryology course at Murine Biological Laboratories at Woods Hole, Mass. This was and remains the most prestigious and competitive class on Developmental Biology in the world. There were about 20 students and I was scared to death. Then, a funny thing happened. I realized that no student had a better understanding of the fundamentals of development than I did. My professors at Augustana inspired me but they also trained me. That training was the foundation for my career in science."
Bader the Researcher
More than 17 years ago, while still at Cornell, Bader was recruited to an endowed chair at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., home of the largest repository of human DNA in the world. Today, at age 60, he serves as professor of medicine, professor of cell and developmental biology, holds the Gladys Parkinson Stahlman Chair in Cardiovascular Research and is chair of the institution's Medical School admissions committee. He serves on the BRIN Advisory Board and has served as chair on committees for the National Institute of Health and the American Heart Association.
He and his wife, Cathy, are the parents to John (Augustana class of 2008) and Will.
"My whole career, I've studied heart development and regeneration. At its core, my research tries to understand the genetic basis of heart development and disease. We've made significant discoveries of genes that are important to heart and blood vessel development. "
He says he's proud that his research, fueled by his own curiosity and training, has a direct impact on human health.
"I'm just curious. Back in the day I thought, 'maybe I'll use my curiosity to find things that might impact human health.' You have to juxtapose curiosity with careful observation and protocol. If you want to determine what a specific gene's function is, you might have to work for months or years to get the background you need to do the right experiment. To be a scientist you need to be patient and curious and observant. It's art, too. It's the idea that you're creating an experimental model so that you can discover something – so that you'll be able to see something that no one else saw before. You have to go through all this training to position yourself to where you can use your curiosity. I'm still curious – I'm getting old, but I'm still curious," he says, laughing.
"I had a wonderful childhood with loving parents and three beautiful sisters. I am also very fortunate to have classmates from kindergarten who have been life-long friends.I also got a great education at Augustana. I was as well-trained to do biomedical research as anyone – as any of my colleagues from any other institution. Yes, my innate curiosity and my work ethic were important, but beyond that technical aspect, the fact is my professors took the time to help me."
"I'm also so grateful to all the students, researchers and post-docs who have worked with me over the years – many of whom have their own labs now."
Today, he calls himself happily content.
"I still love my job. I still love science, still love teaching, still love being at a university. And I'm not fat, yet," he says, laughing.


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If you're into making investments you have no chance of recouping, have I got a deal for you. Bobby Petrino's 2007 Harley Davidson, the same one the former Arkansas football coach allegedly crashed while riding with ex-university employee Jessica Dorrell, is up for auction at Copart.com, and while the five-year-old bike has an estimated value of $16,000, it will evidently require more than $18,000 in repairs to get it back to its original condition. (That may vary, depending on where you take it to be fixed.) Also, it's being BEING SOLD AS "AS IS - WHERE IS" so you're going to have to go pick it up in person in Fayetteville.
The latest bid stands at just over $2,500, so if you woke up today hoping to burn some money on a notorious piece of college football memorabilia, hop to it.


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I have not found a tutorial showing how to build a site from scratch. That is not based on the standard templates. I would love to see such a tutorial here on this site, or perhaps posted to You Tube as a tutorial video.
As much as I love the standard templates I cannot figure out a couple of things if I should build my own templates... Things like strech buttons, bubbles I simply cannot figur out how to create.


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Thread: Aluminium Extrusion Router Build
12-12-2017 #1
I've designed a router based on aluminium extrusion and would like to see if the experts on the forums have any advice or can point any silly errors that I've made.
The cutting area is roughly 600*1000 and it will mainly be used for hardwood cutting although it would be useful if I could do some aluminium as well. I've gone for a Z travel of 180mm as I would like to add a 4th rotary axis at a later date, but I'm not sure if that would adversely affect how it cuts aluminium.
I'm going to use Hiwin 20mm rails and carriages, with a 1605 ballscrew on the Z and 1610 on the Y and X axes. I was going to get the ballscrews from BST Automation and was wondering if anybody had used the 400W 60ST-M01330 servo motors that he sells, and if that is powerful enough to drive the X Axis.
I've designed it so there is about 40mm of spindle travel beyond the front of the bed, so I can cut the ends of larger items.
As for electronics, at this point I would love to use one of the CSMIO controllers.
12-12-2017 #2
Not used those servos but the design is looking good and will run great with steppersBuilding a CNC machine to make a better one since 2010 . . .
MK1 (1st photo), MK2, MK3, MK4
30-12-2017 #3
I've had a bit of spare over Christmas so I've made a start in making some parts for the router. I used my router table to precisely size a couple of parts using a standard tungsten carbide straight cutter. I managed to get about 0.1mm accuracy across the piece and from end to end. With a bit of cutting oil added the finish was really good as well. I also marked out a couple of pieces, drilled some holes and did some tapping on my pillar drill using a spring loaded tap guide.
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04-01-2018 #4
If you need any custom made ballscrews I can really recommend Fred at BST Automation on AliExpress. I have just ordered 4 ballscrews from him with no problems and very quick delivery to the UK. He has great customer service, responded to my emails very quickly, better than some companies here. I won't be building the router as quickly now as I'm back at work, but I've got a bit of the Z axis completed now.
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05-01-2018 #5
Nice start!
The table router helps a lot to trim aluminium parts, I trim an aluminium angle I cut with the cutting disk and the result is very good!
I 'll be watching! ;-)
05-01-2018 #6
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03-02-2018 #7
I managed to get some more done on the Z axis today and had a go at milling out the motor mount. I made a template out of 5mm HDPE to use with a template following bush in my router. With a 8mm end mill I made 0.5mm passed to slowly mill out the mount to the desired depth. For the large slot I used the same end mill, but for the small slots I had to drill a series of holes and file the sides flat.
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18-02-2018 #9
I've got a bit more work done and have made the Z axis end plates. These were quite complex and I started with a large rectangle of 12mm aluminium. I used the table saw to cut the bottom leg and then drilled 16mm holes in the corners of the middle part to be removed. I roughly cut the shape out using a bandsaw and neatened the edges using an end mill in my router. The curved parts were roughly cut on the bandsaw and neatened up using an oscillating bobbin sander. Finally I drilled the bolt holes and the hole for the inductive proximity sensor. I've left the top motor mount a bit longer as I'm going to mount the Y axis drag chains to it and have yet to finalise the exact position of it. On a side note I've had a really good run selling a load of old car audio gear on eBay and have made over £1500 pounds so I'm seriously tempted to go with a complete CS Labs system, using their motion controller, simDrive servo controllers, servo drives and power supply.
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I'm no advocate of slides, which tend to serve as projected cue cards even the audience can follow. I'd much prefer to see speakers build their skills to engage audiences with language, gestures, movement and even physical props, rather than as passive narrators of PowerPoint. Bergells notes:
When it comes to experiencing a PowerPoint presentation, there's only so much your brain can process. You can either listen to a presenter speak, or you can try to read what you seen on the screen. If you try to do both at the same time, you absorb less. And you become irritated with the presenter.At the same time, she points out, audiences are becoming more skeptical and want more information--in part, because they're used to getting it from social media:
Social media has also made "talking back" popular. People are becoming accustomed to criticizing presentation techniques and content on Twitter backchannels. They're creating and commenting on blogs, and voting on Digg or StumbleUpon. Today's audience isn't quietly and politely absorbing canned corporate and political propaganda: they're getting accustomed to talking back and creating their own content.
So where does that leave us? I say if you must use PowerPoint, in 2009, use it to further the discussion with your audience. I've started using social media techniques in my own speaking by opening with audience questions, recording their questions on video and posting them on my blogs. That's not just for the sake of a trendy technology, but to engage the audience--and it works, allowing not just for involvement but to lead to the more thoughtful, difficult and intellectually challenging conversations audiences want. In that scenario, speakers in 2009 could use PowerPoint to:
That seems to me to solve the problem of what to watch: Audience members, seeing their issues and questions on the slides, can fully engage with both slides and speaker. Then, once you've put the audience front and center, you can put up slides with some answers: data, ideas, examples.
- Ask questions of the audience: Instead of loading your slides with bullets or pictures, try posing relevant--and thorny--questions about your issue. Use the slide to guide, even encourage discussion.
- Play advance feedback back to the audience: If your conference organizers ask the audience to submit advance questions, get them ahead of time and share them on a slide or series of slides--no better way to let the audience know you've heard their feedback, and a great guide to a discussion.
- Add to the slide in real time: Ask the audience to call out points and amend your slide on the fly, so their input is reflected. Or start a list on the slide and turn to the audience to add to the points you've made.


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Watch out Simon – Ellen won't tolerate any bullying this season on "American Idol."
Talk show host and new "Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres says she admires her colleague Simon Cowell's eye for talent and gets the feeling from phone conversations that both entertainers "like and accept one another.
"At the same time I think [Cowell's] mean and I think he says things in an insensitive way and I don't think that's the way to get a point across," DeGeneres tells The Wall Street Journal. "I've called him on it to his face. I'll do the same thing to him [on "Idol"]. He knows I'm going to do that."
U.S. & World
DeGeneres says she plans to be "brutally honest" as a judge and can't predict what will come out her mouth. As such, she has no idea if she'll be as "nurturing" as the judge she's replacing, Paula Abdul.
"[Abdul] always found a positive thing to say instead of attacking," DeGeneres said. "I'll probably try to be somewhat encouraging. Just because in standup [comedy] there's no where to hide…I know what that feels like and I know it doesn't feel good, especially with millions of people watching. But I'll be honest. I don't think it helps anybody to be encouraged and not told the truth."
In preparing for the gig, DeGeneres says she's started shooting her weekly talk show earlier in the morning so she can "jump in the car" and head to the "Idol" set.
She jokes that she also preps by judging everyone she comes across.
"I'm like, you thought that was a good outfit to wear?" DeGeneres tells the Journal.
The ninth season of "Idol" kicks off Tuesday on Fox, with DeGeneres set to join fellow judges Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi in a few weeks.


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The building named 'Danube Flower' was built some thirty-five years ago to become a landmark at Belgrade waterfront in Serbia. It used to house an exclusive restaurant which was a segment of a larger recreational centre accessible to the public. The project was sponsored by the communist government of the time and endorsed by then ubiquitous president J.B.Tito, who was the first guest at the restaurant on November 22nd 1973. It was a famed hangout spot until its decay in the nineties and its final closure which coincided with the start of the civil war in the country. For the period of fifteen years building was not in operation and has deteriorated considerably.
In many ways the building is particular but above all for its synthesis between architectural and structural reasoning. The main volume of the building, triangular in plan, is elevated some fifteen meters above the river and the ground level with the pedestrian esplanade. It is supported solely by the central core which contains two elevator shafts and double spiral staircase. Cantilevers are reaching out some twelve meters giving a levitating feel to the building.
In addition one more structural move is crucial for seamless interaction between exterior and interior of the building. Concrete floor-slab and ceiling shell are not connected at the perimeter of the building, allowing for the continuity of the glass façade to the full extent. Uninterrupted glass strip, with the total length of 150 meters, is wrapping around the building to give constant presence of the Danube River in the interior, with sweeping views reaching far out, both upstream and downstream.
Originally, building was planed on the grid of 7.3m equilateral triangles which defined its organizational and structural regularity, but with the different brief now we were looking for a change. Defining moment of the new spatial expression is the suspended. Its design is the sequence of geometric transformations and subdivision applied to the original grid. As a result, approximately 390 backlit panels with the finite variation in shape and size are suspended from the triangular steel construction.Reflective resin floor finishes throughout and semi translucent Barrisol stretched ceiling; both are aiming to expose sleek forms of Technogym training equipment in the open plan arrangement.


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7 years & up. In this unique word game, players use tiles to create words crossword-style. The first player to use all their tiles is the winner. With multiple ways to play, this game is perfect for beginning spellers, as well as more advanced players. No pencil, paper, or board required.
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Japanese game studios, Square Enix included, generally don't like cameras poking around where they make games. There are obvious reasons for that, such as designs or game info leaking out. Another reason is that, you know, people are trying to work!
Still, Square Enix allowed its own cameras into a Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII meeting as well as into the studio. If you've ever wanted to see where your Final Fantasy games are made, here's your chance. And if you've always wanted to see a Square Enix helmet, hey, there's that, too!
LRFFXIII制作現場探訪 [YouTube]
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